Virginia whitewater - Rappahannock River, Fauquier/ Culpeper County
Fauquier/ Culpeper
county,
Kellys Ford to Motts Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 24 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The natural beauty of Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Rappahannock River will make you feel great. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find
lots of paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch of Rappahannock River is 24 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. There are so many
stretches to paddle in this river system, the Kellys Ford to Motts Run stretch is just one of many.
Briefly about the general area: If the weather is splendid here at Rappahannock River, you can go for a hike along the Jackson Trail. An average amount of rainfall falls at Rappahannock River; the wettest month of the year is generally May, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month. For the period of the months of summer, highs generally are in the 80's at Rappahannock River. For the period of the dark hours
of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Rappahannock River drop into the 20's.
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